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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose funeral does Rossi think Brenda had been to?
(a) Freda's mother.
(b) Maria's brother.
(c) Freda's father.
(d) Brenda's sister.

2. Why does Maria worry about Freda when she returns to work?
(a) She has a bad rash on her arm.
(b) She is coughing really bad.
(c) She can't stop crying.
(d) She is very solemn.

3. Where does Freda spend several days after the gunshot incident?
(a) In the apartment.
(b) On a weekend trip.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) At a friend's cabin.

4. What is unusual about the Italian men working at the factory?
(a) They take naps at noon.
(b) They have wine in the morning.
(c) Only two of them speak English.
(d) They go home for lunch.

5. How does Vittorio react to Freda when he is in Rossi's office?
(a) He kicks her out.
(b) He smiles at her shyly.
(c) He is cold to her.
(d) He embraces her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Freda has periods of rage and __________.

2. How many people have gathered in the street?

3. What does Freda invite Maria to do?

4. Whose funeral do Freda and Brenda watch?

5. What is NOT Freda's typical way of dealing with problems?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Patrick and how does he become involved in Brenda and Freda's lives?

2. With whom is Vittorio in love?

3. Describe Freda's low mood and how a note from Vittorio turns her around.

4. What are Freda's dreams about a life with Vittorio and how is the outing her last hope to achieve them?

5. Describe Brenda.

6. What is the setting for THE BOTTLE FACTORY OUTING and who are the two characters first introduced?

7. How does Brenda react when Patrick comes to the apartment?

8. What has Freda discussed with Rossi regarding Brenda?

9. What does Freda enjoy about arriving at the factory each morning?

10. What embarrassing habit does Brenda have that annoys Freda?

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